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Innovation




Inventing a better mousetrap
How Anne Sweeney sparks employees to find the next great innovation at Disney Media Networks
Anne Sweeney likes to think about how taking a risk on a cartoon mouse can turn into a $35.5 billion entertainment juggernaut.


Risky business
How Alec Gores dares his employees to make mistakes to drive growth at The Gores Group
You wouldn’t have hired Alec E. Gores when he got out of college — and he’s OK with that. “I had a lot of t


Going up
How Barry Pletch keeps ThyssenKrupp Elevator focused on innovation by pushing the right buttons
Once upon a time, there was a company that made buggy whips, says Barry Pletch.


Making connections
CEO Chet Pipkin shares the secrets behind Belkin Corp.’s success.
 In the early 1980s, Chet Pipkin was the head of a fledgling computer accessory manufacturer called Belkin Corp. It was one of hun


High energy
How Alex Lidow uses his mission of conserving the world’s energy to define his vision for International Rectifier
Alex Lidow is a preacher. But he’s not trying to save your soul. He’d much rather save the world’s energy supply from your washin...


Business by Jake
Jake Steinfeld turned opportunity into a global empire.
Jake Steinfeld readily admits he didn’t come to California to become an entrepreneur. But when the opportunity presented itself, he grabbed it ...







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